Undergraduate Course: Canadian Studies 1A: The Dynamics of a Multicultural State (CAST08004)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary |
Canadian Studies 1A examines the dynamics of multiculturalism in Canada - a country at the cutting edge of multicultural theory and practice. The course looks closely at indigenous and settler communities in Canada and explores the changing relationship between them.
Topics include:
- Aboriginal, French and British foundations of Canada;
- Indigenous and settler language politics in Canada;
- Nationalism and terrorism in Quebec;
- Referendums on Quebec sovereignty;
- Indigenous community representation in Scottish and Canadian museums;
- Inuit land claims, film, and governance in the Canadian arctic;
The course is assessed through an essay/project, tutorial participation and a knowledge mobilisation project.
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| Course description |
On successful completion of this course, students will have developed comparative perspectives on diversity and multiculturalism, a capacity to approach area studies in an interdisciplinary fashion and an appreciation of a range of disciplines taught within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The lectures enable you to develop your skills in absorbing new information, taking notes, thinking critically and engaging with a large group of students. The tutorials allow you to work in small groups and develop transferable skills in oral presentation, interpretation and analytical debate. Individual and group projects within the course enable you to develop skills in research, writing, analysis and presentation that can facilitate your future entry into a wide range of careers.
See lecture outline at
http://www.cst.ed.ac.uk/Undergraduate/CanadianStudies1a/LectureOutline.html
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None required (but purchase of textbook recommended). |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will have developed comparative perspectives on diversity and multiculturalism, a capacity to approach area studies in an interdisciplinary fashion and an appreciation of a number of different intellectual disciplines taught within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
The lectures enable students to develop skills in absorbing new information, taking notes, thinking critically and engaging with a large group. The tutorials enable students to work in small groups and develop transferable skills in oral presentation, interpretation and analytical debate. Individual and group projects within the course enable students to develop skills in research, writing, analysis and presentation.
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Reading List
Provided at First Class
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Additional Information
| Course URL |
http://www.cst.ed.ac.uk/Undergraduate/CanadianStudies1a/index.html |
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The lectures enable students to develop skills in absorbing new information, taking notes, thinking critically and engaging with a large group. The tutorials allow students to work in small groups and develop transferable skills in oral presentation, interpretation and analytical debate. Individual and group projects within the course enable students to develop skills in research, writing, analysis and presentation that can facilitate their future entry into a wide range of careers.
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| Special Arrangements |
There will be one class visit to National Museums Scotland and the opportunity to attend the 2013 Canadian Studies Public Lecture on a topic directly relevant to the course. |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Plus one tutorial weekly. |
| Keywords | Multiculturalism; Indigenous-Settler Relations; Colonisation; Nationalism; Referendums; Museums; Lan |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Annis May Timpson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4129
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Course secretary | Mrs Elaine Khennouf
Tel: (0131 6)50 8428
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